I have a boyfriend, but he lives in a
different state. I talk about him a lot at school, and my friends are
getting annoyed with me about it. I’m too nervous to call him, and
he’s never online. We have been going out for three months, but I
haven’t seen him for two months. I’m kind of sad all the time. Do
you have any suggestions about how I could get happy again?

Dear Unhappy,

It’s better not to have a Valentine
at all than to have one who’s not there for you. Some long-distance
connections survive through e-mails, calls and letters. But if you
and this boy hardly communicate, what’s the point? You can find the
courage to write or call, or you can decide this pain isn’t worth
it and that it’s time to step away. When you’re under a boy’s
spell, it’s not always easy to break. But it is doable. Be
independent, talk to your buds about other topics, get more involved
in the here-and-now, and you’ll soon be your cheerful self.
Besides, there will be other BFs in your future, I promise. Even ones
in your own state!

Make it known that I am very available and dying to go, and hope you crush picks up on the cluesWalk up to my crush and ask him to be my date. I’m not just gonna sit around and wait for Prince CharmingMy BFF and I have vowed to be each other's dates to spare us the embarrassment of not getting askedYou won't see me attending any dances with these two left feet!